Neural tube defect, folate-sensitive: Introduction

Neural tube defect, folate-sensitive: Neural tube defects caused by abnormal folate or homocysteine metabolism. Neural tube defects are brain or spine defects such as an opening in the spinal cord through which the spinal cord protrudes.
More detailed information about the symptoms,
causes, and treatments of Neural tube defect, folate-sensitive is available below.

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Definitions of Neural tube defect, folate-sensitive:

Neural tube defect, folate-sensitive is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Neural tube defect, folate-sensitive, or a subtype of Neural tube defect, folate-sensitive,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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